CuO-promoted construction of N-2-aryl-substituted-1,2,3-triazoles via azide-chalcone oxidative cycloaddition and post-triazole arylation.

An efficient one-pot three-component stepwise approach for the synthesis of N-2-aryl-substituted-1,2,3-triazoles has been developed. By using this azide-chalcone oxidative cycloaddition and post-triazole arylation, a series of N-2-aryl-substituted-1,2,3-triazoles are readily prepared under mild conditions in excellent yields and high regioselectivity. Both the catalyst and substrates are readily available.